Melba Joan Cole, 68, of Plant City, died July 31, 2015, at Bartow Center.
A native of Arab, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Elvis and Mavis Inez Nelson Goad. She was the wife of the late Lynwood Cole. She enjoyed genealogy and loved to read.
Mrs. Cole is survived by her sons, Buddy Cole (Tracy) and Terry Cole; daughters, Nita Milton (Robert), Peggy Cole and Tina Mathes; sisters, Linda Yancey, Brenda McCarta and Sandra Bishop; brothers, Stanley Goad and Teddy Goad; 14 grandchildren; 13-great-grandchildren; and Richard Cole.
A memorial service was held Aug. 5 at Haught Funeral Home Chapel in Plant City. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be left for the family at HaughtFuneralHome.com.